Wofford "Cordell" Harris's obituary , Passed away on June 11, 2026 in Hickory, North Carolina

Wofford "Cordell" Harris

July 20, 1933 - June 11, 2026 (92 years old)

Hickory, North Carolina

Wofford "Cordell" Harris's obituary , Passed away on June 11, 2026 in Hickory, North Carolina

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Wofford "Cordell" Harris

July 20, 1933 - June 11, 2026 (92 years old)

Hickory, North Carolina

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Wofford Harris Obituary

Wofford Harris (Hickory, North Carolina) passed away on June 11, 2026. Wofford, born on July 20, 1933 in Pauline, South Carolina, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Wofford Harris to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles J. Harris and Pauline Wofford Harris; his siblings, Charlcie E. Harris, Mary Etta Gwinn, Joe K. Harris and Franklin "Frank" Harris; and his great-grandparent Christian.

He is survived by: his wife Shirley Harris; his daughters, Paula Abernethy (Howard), Karen Chapman (Darrell) and Shawna Deyton (Rick); his grandchildren, Heather Pless, Holly Pless, Ben Eller (Nicole), Brian Eller, Abby Marett (Rory), Dane Hoyle (Robin) and Kayla Hoyle; and his great grandchildren, Jaylen Pless, Veda Hoyle, Jenner Lail, Jozlynn Lail, Bodhi Hoyle, Amelia Eller and Gauge Scronce.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Miller's Lutheran Church located at 2280 12th Avenue NE, Hickory, North Carolina, or to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 West Faris Rd., Greenville, S.C. 29605.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bass-Smith Funeral Home & Crematory



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Miller's Lutheran Church
2280 12th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601

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June 20

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Miller's Lutheran Church
2280 12th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601

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